ACRES - West Connacht Co-operation Projects
Introduction
ACRES is the new national agri-environment scheme that is available to over 30,000 farmers throughout Ireland. The scheme will be delivered by the local ACRES West Connacht Project Team which runs the scheme across large areas of Galway, Mayo and parts of Sligo and Roscommon. We are currently recruiting a team leader to work as part of the project team. The team leaders will play a key role in delivering this new results-based agri-environmental scheme where farmers will be rewarded and incentivised to provide positive environmental outcomes throughout the high nature value landscapes of West Connacht.
Job Description
ACRES West Connacht have a network of project officers located throughout the six local project areas. The team leader will lead, manage, and coordinate the work of the local staff in delivering the objectives of the scheme. There is one position available, covering Northwest Connacht. The successful applicant will be leading a team of project officers. The team leader is a supervisory role that will report directly to the Project Manager and keep the Project Manager updated on local issues and the operation of the local team.
Location
The team leader will be based in our Westport office and will be expected to travel to our Belmullet office and other local areas as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience - Desirable
Salary and Employment Details
The team leader will be employed on a full-time fixed term contract basis. The contract period is expected to run for 5 years, and may be extended annually thereafter, subject to continuing funding and needs of the project. We foresee that there will be opportunities for career progression and promotion during the project.
Salary: €44,000 to €49,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience (+ 4% employer pension contribution)
Expenses: Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid monthly.
Other details: Team leader will have the opportunity to contribute to a pension, the employer will make an annual contribution of 4% of salary per annum.
Annual leave: 20 days per annum, increasing to 22 days after one year of service, further increasing to 24 days after three years of service.
Training: Ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities available.
How to Apply
Please email cover letter, CV, and contact details of two referees by Friday 11th of October 2024 to: Mary McAndrew Project Manager ACRES - West Connacht Co-operation Projects
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